Glock 48 and 43 X Black Slides

[RONK]

I was just notified by one of our distributors that they were taking back orders on Glock 48's and 43X's with balck slides.Our distributor didn't post Glock part numbers.They showed three different sight versions of the 48 and 43X.I hope this information is helpful.

[Texaspoff]

I hope it isn't just Cerakoted versions again. GT distributors has part numbers out for a black versions of the 43X and and 48 but it lists it as Cerakoted.



TXPO

[CWM11B]

If it is a factory finish, I'm in for a 48, but from what I've been told ,Glock has yet to announce such and everything offered us an aftermarket finish of some sort. I'd just as soon send one in to Robar if that's the case

[JBP55]

[QUOTE=Texaspoff;901738]I hope it isn't just Cerakoted versions again. GT distributors has part numbers out for a black versions of the 43X and and 48 but it lists it as Cerakoted.



TXPO[/QUOTE

I have one of those in a G48.

[RONK]

I'll contact the distributor first thing in the morning and find out if it's from Glock direct or their having the finish done.

[Danjojo]

Consensus seems to be that the 43x and 48 PVD coating is more durable and less slick in hand than standard gen 5's.

Curious why people want the standard one?

[CanineCombatives]

Cause I dont do silver pistols, at least not since I was imitating the lone ranger as a kid.

[RONK]

I spoke with the distributor this morning and the pistols are from Glock with the black slides.

[HeavyDuty]

I spoke with the distributor this morning and the pistols are from Glock with the black slides.

I’d love to find the model numbers. Can you disclose the distributor?

[RONK]

Yes of course,Camfour/Hill Country.I'll try to get the product numbers and post them.

[RONK]

There now listed on our other distributor's websites.Glock product numbers below.

Glock 48
PA4850201 Std Sights
PA4850301AB AMGLO
PA4850701 NS

Glock 43X
PX4350201 Std Sights
PX4350301AB AMGLO
PX4350701 NS

[Bucky]

I’ve wanted a 48 for some time. I would have gotten the silver slide, but I waited this long...

[RAM Engineer]

Now I'll have to pick up a modern P7 (G43X)...

[HeavyDuty]

I’m hoping to find time today to hit up my BL dealer to ask about these.

[JHC]

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/07/09/g43x-black-slide/


"GLOCK has announced to distributors that the new G43X and G48 Black Slide models will be hitting loading docks across the country in a few short weeks. For those of you who were on the GLOCK slimline train last year, but wanted a round trip ticket to Black Slide bliss, your reservation now awaits. From the looks of the specifications, the black slide counterparts to last year’s silver models are virtually identical. Sight options from the stock polymer – steel and GLOCK night sights – will be available as upgraded models."

[GJM]

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/07/09/g43x-black-slide/


"GLOCK has announced to distributors that the new G43X and G48 Black Slide models will be hitting loading docks across the country in a few short weeks. For those of you who were on the GLOCK slimline train last year, but wanted a round trip ticket to Black Slide bliss, your reservation now awaits. From the looks of the specifications, the black slide counterparts to last year’s silver models are virtually identical. Sight options from the stock polymer – steel and GLOCK night sights – will be available as upgraded models."

So we think they will have the same PVD finish as the 43X/48 and 19X, except in black? I love that finish as it feels grippy working the slide and seems weather and sweat resistant.

[Texaspoff]

So we think they will have the same PVD finish as the 43X/48 and 19X, except in black? I love that finish as it feels grippy working the slide and seems weather and sweat resistant.


It will be a factory black finish. Not sure if it will be as grippy as the current silver or not.

The silver, coyote PVD and Black nDLC finishes are both achieved with the same vapor dispersion process. The 19X PVD and Silver PVD are more abrasive, and not sure if that is planned, or a byproduct of their colorations. If it is something than can be controlled, I wonder if the new black finish will be more abrasive due to feedback on the current black finish.


Will have to see when they are released what they deal is.



TXPO

[RAM Engineer]

So we think they will have the same PVD finish as the 43X/48 and 19X, except in black? I love that finish as it feels grippy working the slide and seems weather and sweat resistant.

I was under the impression that PVD can't be done in black.

[Texaspoff]

I was under the impression that PVD can't be done in black.

PVD is Physical Vapor Dispersion, which the process in which the finish or treatment is done. DLC is a type of coating done via the PVD process.

Here is a place that does different types of PVD coatings.

https://www.tincoat.net/pvd-coating-applications/firearm-coatings/

IonBond is another type of PVD coating. I have used this company before for some Black DLC coating. FAQ has some good info on DLC and PVD.

http://www.jabuie.com/ionbond.html


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[RONK]

One of our distributors,Big Rock Sports has the 48 and 43X,std sights in stock.

[Greg]

Good. The silver slide just didn’t do it for me.

[okie john]

Good. The silver slide just didn’t do it for me.

Same here. Much more interested in a black-slide version.


Okie John

[GJM]

If not previously mentioned, the new slides are regular G5 nDLC, not PVD.

[HeavyDuty]

I have a black 48 on preorder with my BL pusher.

[Center Shot]

Black 43X and G48 on Glock website!

https://us.glock.com/en/aperfectfit

[TC215]

http://i.imgur.com/ZFWU6SK.jpg

[HeavyDuty]

I stopped up at my local pusher’s to preorder a black 48; they aren’t available for GSSF purchase yet, so no dice. But, I was surprised to see they had a while label black 48 in the case already, I thought they weren’t going to be released until next week.

[GJM]

Sure wish it was PVD like the 19X and 43X/48.

[kjr_29]

I stopped up at my local pusher’s to preorder a black 48; they aren’t available for GSSF purchase yet, so no dice. But, I was surprised to see they had a while label black 48 in the case already, I thought they weren’t going to be released until next week.

My shop had a black slide 43x on display yesterday. Shop guy said they had received it a few days earlier when I asked about it.


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[RONK]

We received both models last week.

[HCM]

I have a black 48 on preorder with my BL pusher.

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[JHC]

Sure wish it was PVD like the 19X and 43X/48.

Ah but the black 43X has the new Marksman barrel. ;)

40393

[BigT]

Its strange that yours don't come with the rail.

[HeavyDuty]

40390

Lol. I have my preorder in, but they can’t make it official until GSSF greenlights their availability in the BL program. I could have one right now if I paid the price, but I have a coupon, so...

[JHC]

Its strange that yours don't come with the rail.

43X with a rail? In S.A.? I want one bad too. Dammit.

[richiecotite]

Sure wish it was PVD like the 19X and 43X/48.

Any reason why?

Ive found with pvd finish on the 43x/48 I can clean the carbon off the muzzle end with a dry rag


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[Blackbag]

Ah but the black 43X has the new Marksman barrel. ;)

40393

That didn't take long, lol! Does the Marksman barrel make the new 43X shoot different?

[JHC]

That didn't take long, lol! Does the Marksman barrel make the new 43X shoot different?

Too soon to say with measurements.

[Blackbag]

Too soon to say with measurements.

Cool, keep us posted! Thanks.

[Sammy1]

Is there a price difference between the black and silver slides.

[ST911]

Ah but the black 43X has the new Marksman barrel. ;)

So did the silver 43X, just not the crown.

[Wonder9]

40419

Now we get to wait for the railed versions.

[10mmfanboy]

40419

Now we get to wait for the railed versions.
Is that for real??? Are they really going to come with a rail?

[Wonder9]

Real

Limited to Europe for right now apparently

https://eu.glock.com/en/products/pistols/g43x-rail

[BigT]

Real

Limited to Europe for right now apparently

https://eu.glock.com/en/products/pistols/g43x-rail

And Africa ... :)

[JHC]

So did the silver 43X, just not the crown.

Oh very good. I did not know the crown was independent of the new barrels.

[HeavyDuty]

Real

Limited to Europe for right now apparently

https://eu.glock.com/en/products/pistols/g43x-rail

Interesting. I am in the queue for a GSSF BL black 48, I wonder if I should hold off and see if the rail version is offered here. The option to have a WML is intriguing.

[JHC]

Interesting. I am in the queue for a GSSF BL black 48, I wonder if I should hold off and see if the rail version is offered here. The option to have a WML is intriguing.


I hope to see details at some point re what lights will fit that short rail space. Maybe it's a non-issue, IDK but IIRC its been an issue with the EDC X9.

[DC_P]

Disregard - didn't see the next page.

[BigT]

I hope to see details at some point re what lights will fit that short rail space. Maybe it's a non-issue, IDK but IIRC its been an issue with the EDC X9.


There will be a very cool option available ex factory.

[t1tan]

I didn't care about the color because I'd have it milled and refinished anyways, but I see a lot of potential in that railed version. The 19 never worked for me but I love the way the 43X feels.

[RJ]

Well shoot. Black huh?

I may have to call my GSSF-supporting dealer about whether they’d order me a G43X in black at the GSSF price.

...and RCS makes a Perun for these already...hmmm...

[10mmfanboy]

Olight pl2 mini light would certainly work, IDK if they are any good or not but I already saw holsters for g26, g43 with recover tactical rail and pl2 mini light.

[CanineCombatives]

TLR 7-8 would really be the icing on that cake. But then again it is a belly gun, does it need to be all dressed out?

[JHC]

TLR 7-8 would really be the icing on that cake. But then again it is a belly gun, does it need to be all dressed out?

Set up with a light I'd be happy with one as a wee hours rucking with the dog piece (have to hike early pre gym and pre work).
I like these gun's handling in SHO sooo much.


Currently using

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[RAM Engineer]

"And just like that, Glock conditioned all their fans to be OK with a 10 round magazine capacity limit..."

I kid, I kid!!

[OlongJohnson]

I just handled one of these at the LGS. It is really, really close to matching the size and package of the 3953. Researching Glock frame mods to figure out how realistic it is to unkitten the grip geometry. Just filling in the backstrap so it's parallel to the front strap would probably be pretty darn close. Wouldn't move with dollars until someone comes up with a steel mag catch, though. A 3953 package with 15 rounds would be nearly impossible to argue with.

[HCM]

I just handled one of these at the LGS. It is really, really close to matching the size and package of the 3953. Researching Glock frame mods to figure out how realistic it is to unkitten the grip geometry. Just filling in the backstrap so it's parallel to the front strap would probably be pretty darn close. Wouldn't move with dollars until someone comes up with a steel mag catch, though. A 3953 package with 15 rounds would be nearly impossible to argue with.

I'm a Glock guy but have you looked at the P365XL ?

[Dorsai]

I've seen a video of a 15rd, flush fit, prototype magazine. I've seen posts of guys who have cut down and modified existing Mec-Gar magazines to fit. I put 5 dummy rounds in a Beretta 92 mag, and holding it into the magwell (since the mag catch didn't fit), manually cycled all 5 without a hang up and had the slide lock to the rear (with one mag. Another one didn't lock back). So I think it is only a matter of time before someone is selling an aftermarket 15rd mag. I'd want a steel mag release to go with it.
I work part time in a gun store and would frequently have customers ask which was better, G43 or S&W Shield. With the shorter mag, the Shield holds 7 rds vs. 6 for the G43 and is the same size. The extended mag holds 8. And the Shield was $100 cheaper. But with all that, I told people to handle them and decide what really fit their hand the best, because that is where the difference between the guns was very apparent. Differences in cost, magazine capacity, etc. weren't significant enough to buy the gun that was subjectively in 2nd place. Get the one that feels right. I personally chose the Shield. That said, the 10rd G43x is the same size as the Shield with an 8rd magazine. That wouldn't necessarily be enough to sway me, but the probability of a 15rd mag in the future does. I will probably get a G43 and a G48 so I can swap slides as needs merit. I'll have to decide if I will wait until Glock releases the railed version in the US. My gut says they'll wait awhile and sell a bunch of non-railed G43x and G48's. Then tempt guys to buy again to get the rail. The same way they released the G42 in .380 and a year later, after thousands of .380s were bought, released the G43.

[HeavyDuty]

My local pusher was finally able to accept an order for a GSSF BL gun. She said she’s hearing that Glock is all hands on deck for the initial delivery of the black 43X and 48, my 19.5 MOS is delayed because of that. (I know only a small proportion of production is allocated to GSSF orderers.)

[RJ]

My local pusher was finally able to accept an order for a GSSF BL gun. She said she’s hearing that Glock is all hands on deck for the initial delivery of the black 43X and 48, my 19.5 MOS is delayed because of that. (I know only a small proportion of production is allocated to GSSF orderers.)

Good to know.

I bought my G19.5 ‘in stock’ using a GSSF coupon. I plan to check in with my GSSF store this weekend to see what the possibilities are of ordering a Black Slide G43X via GSSF.

[CanineCombatives]

So I sprung for a black 48 with ameriglo's today, I sold it to the CFO by telling her it was like getting two pistols for the cost of this one, when she asked how I explained that the top half of my existing G43 will go right on the bottom half of this new one, giving me 3 separate configurations over two frames, I think her attention went elsewhere about two words into my explanation so I took that as implied consent and press that add to order button I did!
Now I gotta tell you guys, if this 15 round thing becomes reality and it works, no I mean really works, like factory mag reliable works, then this pistol, and the 43X for that matter, will truly be milestone pistols, it pisses me off that glock themselves couldnt do it and reap all the rewards from same, but I'll take it any way I can get it, I havent even shot the thing yet but damn it feels wonderful in the hand, more wonderful than any glock I ever got my mitts on. Stay tuned.

[TC215]

Found out today that the FBI is approving the black 43X for the personally-owned weapons list. According to an email sent out, the 43X did not originally pass the FBI tests, and they got Glock to make some changes. I have no idea what the changes were.

HCM might have more info.

[HCM]

Found out today that the FBI is approving the black 43X for the personally-owned weapons list. According to an email sent out, the 43X did not originally pass the FBI tests, and they got Glock to make some changes. I have no idea what the changes were.

HCM might have more info.

There was prior mention of the G43 (not 43X) being tested several times then being approved after recommended changes but there may have been some miscommunication about whether it was the 43 or the 43X. Some of this predates the public release of the 43X so the confusion may be due to NDA on the 43X.

Regardless, one concern was Agents going about their duties with just a G43. Given what I have seen with ICE Agents and the G43 it is a valid concern.

[TC215]

There was prior mention of the G43 (not 43X) being tested several times then being approved after recommended changes but there may have been some miscommunication about whether it was the 43 or the 43X. Some of this predates the public release of the 43X so the confusion may be due to NDA on the 43X.

Regardless, one concern was Agents going about their duties with just a G43. Given what I have seen with ICE Agents and the G43 it is a valid concern.

I believe the bureau email made specific mention that the silver-slide 43X’s were not approved, only the black slide versions. Not sure if there are any differences between the guns other than the color or not.

And I have no doubt that agents would only carry a 43 if they could.

[HCM]

I believe the bureau email made specific mention that the silver-slide 43X’s were not approved, only the black slide versions. Not sure if there are any differences between the guns other than the color or not.

And I have no doubt that agents would only carry a 43 if they could.

Some Agents.

Only the black slide G43X are approved but that is consistent with the requirements for Agent POWs. Only black, standard Glocks with Bureau specified sights are approved for Agent POW. Current sights are the Ameriglo Agents. Sights must be installed by Glock or by Quantico. No other mods are allowed other than some specific slip on grip sleeves and Vickers magazine base plates.

The only difference I noticed between the silver and black 43X was the marksman barrel crown on the black version. I don’t recall the finish but is the black DLC vs silver PVD .

[oldtexan]

I believe the bureau email made specific mention that the silver-slide 43X’s were not approved, only the black slide versions. Not sure if there are any differences between the guns other than the color or not.

And I have no doubt that agents would only carry a 43 if they could.

Do you have any info on whether the bureau has tested any version of the 48? If so, any results?

[TC215]

Do you have any info on whether the bureau has tested any version of the 48? If so, any results?

I only know of the 43 and 43X.

[oldtexan]

I only know of the 43 and 43X.

Thanks.

[JHC]

11 rounds on board OEM is plenty for my tastes.

First 2 cold shots from 40 yards.

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[HeavyDuty]

My black 48 finally arrived. I put 100 through it last night to check reliability and basic accuracy before I swap out the sights to Ameriglo Hacks and add a Gadget. The IWB should be here shortly, and then I can start shooting it enough to feel comfortable carrying it. I’m very impressed so far!

[HeavyDuty]

My black 48 finally arrived. I put 100 through it last night to check reliability and basic accuracy before I swap out the sights to Ameriglo Hacks and add a Gadget. The IWB should be here shortly, and then I can start shooting it enough to feel comfortable carrying it. I’m very impressed so far!

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